WADA faces scrutiny over handling of China swimmers’ positive tests

Three months before this summer’s Paris Olympics, a simmering distrust between the World Anti-Doping Agency and its U.S. counterpart has exploded into allegations of selective policing and a volley of scorching statements, raising uncomfortable questions about how strongly doping is being controlled at the Games.

Following weekend reports that 23 Chinese swimmers tested positive for a banned substance before the Tokyo Olympics in 2021 yet escaped punishment, U.S. Anti-Doping Agency President Travis Tygart went on the offensive, questioning the commitment and motivations of global…